Primary hyperparathyroidism in a dog

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1979 Jan 1;174(1):67-71.

Abstract

A 6-year-old male Standard Poodle had hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and a urinary concentrating defect. A parathyroid adenoma involving the left caudal parathyroid gland was surgically removed. Transient hypocalcemia followed, which resolved without treatment. A renal biopsy did not demonstrate renal parenchymal mineral deposition. Urinary concentrating ability returned after surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / surgery
  • Adenoma / veterinary
  • Animals
  • Calcium / blood
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Dog Diseases / metabolism
  • Dog Diseases / surgery
  • Dogs
  • Hyperparathyroidism / diagnosis
  • Hyperparathyroidism / surgery
  • Hyperparathyroidism / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Parathyroid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Parathyroid Neoplasms / veterinary
  • Phosphorus / urine

Substances

  • Phosphorus
  • Calcium